Erikson's Industry (Competence) Vs. Inferiority Stage?

Introduction Children in the middle childhood stage will be confronted with new academic and social demands. These children may also engage in teamwork tasks to help develop skills. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) children from the ages of 6-11 years old will face a critical time to develop self-confidence in school work, friends, and sports. Although, as indicated, school age children are faced with new academic and social demands the strengths achieved are important to advance in Erikson’s psychosocial stages. In my discussion, I compare a child’s behavior and his soccer team to Erikson’s Industry (Competence) vs. Inferiority stage.

Child and Group Demographic Throughout my observation of the child,

The answer is yes, according to Erikson. At this stage children are becoming more aware of the responsibilities and completing tasks right. Children are willing to learn complex skills and may be involved in structured activities such as sports, games, and academics. When a child achieves gratification for completing a task or activity it increases self-confidence. During the Industry versus Inferior stage children find acknowledgment from others by producing

Most importantly, Brian participated in each practice technique without complaining to his coach or mother. Brian showed compassion to others by sharing a snack with his teammates and younger sister. He displayed the same kindness with a younger boy by kicking back-and-forth a soccer ball with him even though he was not part of the team. Considering his well-intentions Brian had less focus on himself and more concern for others. Overall, the child exhibits positive self-esteem by willing to complete each practice technique, acts independently without clutching to his father or mother, and enjoyed interacting with others. Furthermore, Brian’s teammates were also less needy to their parents presence, but instead dependent of each